Singapore is proud to host the inaugural Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games from 14 to 26 August 2010.  As the first-ever Olympic Games tailored for the youth, it will see young athletes competing in a range of sporting competitions.

Whatever sports you have chosen to watch, be prepared to be inspired by the spirit and talents of the world’s first Young Olympians. A total of 3,600 of the best young athletes from 205 countries will compete in all 26 Olympic sports for some 1,250 medals.

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If you are visiting Singapore, try to spend your time to explore the city beyond the venues. Here are World Travel and Vacation, we will post the other exciting places to visit to make your stay more memorable.  In celebration of Singapore 2010, the city has prepared many cultural  activities and festivals for your enjoyment.

*Experience your 1st Youth Olympic Games in Singapore by:

Arrive Early
Give yourself enough time to get to the competition venue, and at least an hour for security checks.

Check Your Ticket
Make sure that you have the correct and valid ticket for the competition.

Dress Appropriately
Dress appropriately for outdoor venues (Singapore has a tropical climate) and indoor venues (air-conditioned). Bring your sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen as the sun at outdoor venues can be strong. Bring a poncho if rain is forecasted.

Prepare for Security Screening
Avoid taking large bags to the venues. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all spectators, some items are either prohibited or restricted.

Carry Acceptable Payment Options
Only Visa cards, Singapore 2010 DBS Visa Prepaid Cards and cash (Singapore dollars) are accepted at the venues.

Do Not Bring Food and Beverage
Please do not bring food or beverage that you have bought elsewhere into competition venues. Instead, you may buy them at the competition venues.

Take Public Transport
To be environmentally-friendly, please take public transport. Your ticket comes with a Singapore 2010 DBS Visa Prepaid Companion Card that enables you to travel free on public transport on the day of your event. Another reason to use public transport is that there is no parking provided at the competition venues.

Make Singapore 2010 a Green Games

You can help make Singapore 2010 an environmentally-friendly Games by:

• Taking public transport
• Putting recyclable waste, such as plastic bottles and aluminum drink cans, in the recycling bins
• Putting other trash in the trash bins
• Inviting your friends and other spectators to join in making Singapore 2010 a green Games.

Enjoy Singapore 2010!

And above all have a lot of fun!